JVC LYT1325-001A manual Power, Charging The Battery Pack, Using The Battery Pack

12 EN GETTING STARTED

Power		NOTES:
		● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you		used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use		can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
		● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove
provided power supply units with other equipment.
		it first.
Charging The Battery Pack		● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.
		● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.
		● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a
Power switch	POWER/CHARGE lamp	long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp may not
	Battery pack	light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the
		camcorder, then try charging again.
	mount	● If the battery operation time remains extremely short even
		after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and
	Battery pack	needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.
		● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it
		becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-
		ventilated areas.
	Arrow	● Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you
		can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery
Open the cover.		pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as
		an AC Adapter.
To DC connector		● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the
		cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn off its
		power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery
AC Adapter		charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.
	BATT. RELEASE	Using The Battery Pack
		Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
Power cord		Maximum continuous recording time
To AC outlet		Battery pack	LCD monitor on	Viewfinder on
1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.		BN-V408U*	1 hr.	1 hr. 10 min.
		BN-V416U	1 hr. 55 min.	2 hr. 15 min.
2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,		BN-V428U	3 hr. 20 min.	3 hr. 55 min.
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack		BN-V438U	4 hr. 35 min.	5 hr. 20 min.
mount a.		* Provided
3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
		NOTES:
4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then
		● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following
connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.		conditions:
5 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The POWER/		• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate		• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
charging has started.		• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
		● Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare
6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging
		enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned
is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet.		shooting time.
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.		ATTENTION:

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT. RELEASE to detach it.

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

Battery pack	Charging time
BN-V408U*	Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U	Approx. 3 hr.
BN-V428U	Approx. 5 hr.
BN-V438U	Approx. 6 hr. 30 min.

* Provided